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News & Events

Growing Stars Children’s Workshop - October.

Growing Stars is a craft based workshop for children aged 6 - 12 years who may have a learning difference. This workshop supports not only the tamariki, but… More…

Posted: 5 September 2024

Funding received from the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS)

As a small charity, we couldn't do the amazing mahi we do without the support of our funders. We are delighted and grateful to announce we have received… More…

Posted: 25 August 2024

Funding Received from Aotearoa Gaming Trust.

Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust are so grateful to have received funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust. This funding will go towards our Whanau and Educator… More…

Posted: 19 August 2024

A Second Southland Organisation Receives Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark (DQFM)

Dyslexia Awareness and Support Growing in Southland. Dyslexia awareness and support is growing in Southland with a second organisation gaining their New… More…

Posted: 8 July 2024

Funding received from New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS)

We are delighted and very grateful to receive $5,000 from New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) through their Sponsorships and Donations Programme. With this… More…

Posted: 26 June 2024

We are hiring! Come and join our wonderful team!

We are seeking an experienced Governance and Finance Support Administrator to join our small team. This role will provide high level administration support to… More…

Posted: 6 June 2024

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